Dental Crowns for Kids: Why and What to Expect
Your child’s dentist just informed you that your child needs a crown. You are probably wondering if kids even need crowns on their baby teeth? Why not pull the tooth out and wait for the permanent tooth to appear? The answer is simple: it’s an investment in your child’s future health. As young jaws develop, […]
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4 Healthy Gum Guidelines For Kids
Did you know that taking proper care of your gums is equally important as taking care of your teeth? While the health of your teeth is a significant component of achieving optimal oral health, it’s not the only area that needs attention. The health of your gums is equally important. Not properly caring for your […]
Read More →The Benefit of Early Orthodontic Treatment for Kids
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, early care can save you and your child time, money, and future difficulties. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child’s first check-up with an orthodontist occur when an orthodontic problem is first recognized, or around age 7. By that time, your child has enough permanent teeth for […]
Read More →Healthy Habits for Our Patients
Self-quarantine, sequestering, and social distancing are all concepts that have new meaning to us, now that we are living through a severe global pandemic with COVID-19. The world has shut down, and as of right now, no one knows when we can return to our regular activities. While most of these habits can apply to […]
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What to Do if Your Child’s Filling Falls Out
Whether it happens when your child is eating, flossing or brushing their teeth, suddenly losing a filling can be somewhat traumatic, to say the least. Not only is it a strange feeling to be missing part of your tooth, but you can also experience tooth sensitivity and/or a good deal of pain after the tooth […]
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5 Steps to Choosing the Right Dentist for your Child
Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent conditions among children in the United States. In the most recent study years (2015-2016), just over 43 percent of U.S. children age 2 and up had cavities. This statistic included 13 percent with untreated cavities! This can be detrimental to your child’s ability to learn, it can […]
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